Paediatric Physiotherapist

Vision Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase leave

Annual salary review

Work flexibility

Supportive environment

Professional development

Rewards and recognition

Wellness programs

Salary packaging

Job summary

Vision Australia is seeking a Paediatric Physiotherapist to support children who are blind or have low vision, across home, clinic, and online environments. The role emphasizes a family-centred approach and collaborative, transdisciplinary teamwork to help families live life on their terms.

You will utilise coaching to empower families, work across metropolitan and regional areas, and contribute to an inclusive service delivery model with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience or capacity to work with children and young people in a family-centred context.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Physiotherapy services across home, clinic, and online settings.
• Utilise a coaching approach to support families in achieving goals.
• Champion the Life Ready approach within a transdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across metropolitan and regional areas.

Skills

Children & families

Team player

Coaching approach

Creativity

Travel readiness

Education

Physiotherapist degree

Job description

• 12-month contract, full time opportunity - commencing in January 2027
• Located at our Epping, NSW office with Work from Home Flexibility
• Base Salary = $106,983 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging up to $15.9k

About Us

Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

As a Vision Australia employee, you’re part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.

Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.

About the Opportunity

As a family-centred Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will be supporting children within a transdisciplinary team with the aim to enhance the lives of our clients to live life on their terms. In this role you will:

• Champion our Life Ready approach.
• Deliver high quality Physiotherapy services across different environments - home, clinic, online.
• Utilise a coaching approach to support families to achieve their goals across all aspects of life.
• Collaborate and communicate with a range of stakeholders.

View the Position Description for this role

About You

To be successful in this role you must hold a nationally recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and a current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will also have:

• Knowledge and skills in working with children and young people within a family-centred context.
• Be a team player who is passionate in supporting people to live life on their terms and build on their independence in the present and for the future.
• Enthusiastic to provide exceptional services to children that are blind or low vision.
• Being proactive and showing creativity is strongly encouraged.
• Willingness to support families across metropolitan and regional areas.

Benefits of Working at Vision Australia

• Additional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
• Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
• Flexibility to manage your own caseload and calendar that allows an individual approach to work-life balance
• Supportive, motivating, and inspired work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs and Wellness programs
• Tax free salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum, increasing your take home pay. Find out more about Salary Packaging

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Natalie Kaine.